Catalytic philanthropy in a time of declining aid: Community perspectives
A series of fall roundtables revealed the potential of catalytic philanthropy and an urgent need to expand awareness and access for donors seeking greater impact.
Latest Posts
Acumen invests in Bintix to transform India’s household waste into workforce opportunity and consumer intelligence
A pioneering waste-to-insights intelligence platform is redefining livelihoods for thousands of informal waste workers.
Embracing the S-word: How smart subsidies can spark innovation in emerging markets
When designed well, subsidies can accelerate innovation, fix broken markets, and pull tomorrow’s solutions forward.
Beyond Development: Cornelia Tremann is building an inclusive future for women entrepreneurs
A Q&A with an Acumen Partner on aligning values with action, closing gender data gaps, and empowering local innovators to lead lasting change.
From beans to bars: Keeping cocoa’s value in West Africa
With the right investment, West Africa’s cocoa industry can turn raw exports into shared prosperity.
From waste to worth: Building dignity through green jobs
Entrepreneur Jabir Karat is on a mission to tackle India’s waste crisis while creating safe and dignified jobs for women.
Acumen invests in Ecohome to restore one of Colombia’s most threatened ecosystems
Ecohome seeks to restore Colombia’s tropical dry forest and strengthen rural communities.
Frontline insights: How Impact-Linked Finance helps reach the last mile
Working in underserved markets, we’ve seen Impact-Linked Finance reward companies for deeper outcomes, aligning capital with impact where traditional markets fail.
